Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum 2019: Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation for Regional Prosperity 17 to 18 September 2019 India The Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum (APFFF) is the leading regional platform for the exchange of information, experiences and practice on trade facilitation. The APTFF has been organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and growing number of partners since 2009. The Forum attracts over 250 participants from over 30 countries. The 9th Asia-Pacific Trade Facilitation Forum will focus on how digital and sustainable trade facilitation measures and practices can bring prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Forum will investigate opportunities from trade digitalization for sustainable progress of the region, and challenges ahead in materializing such opportunities. The Forum will feature panel discussions, interactive and informative sessions allowing the participants to share experiences and perspectives on different aspects of trade facilitation, including trade finance, cross-border e- commerce and paperless trade, transit, innovative application of emerging technologies, etc. The Forum will bring relevant regional initiatives and implementation cases to each session to make it a unique opportunity to share knowledge and practical lessons. The Forum will also include a number of side-events providing more in-depth exploration of the pertinent trade facilitation issues. Program and Learning Materials 17 September 2019 18 September 2019 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 1: Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific – State of Play and Prospect Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific: Key Findings from the UN Global Survey 2019 Yann Duval Session 1: Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific – State of Play and Prospect Trade Digitalization in the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Program Aileen Pangilinan Session 1: Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation in Asia and the Pacific – State of Play and Prospect Panel Discussion Points Session 2: Digital Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation-Lessons from Implementation Digital Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation Xiaobing Tang Session 2: Digital Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation-Lessons from Implementation Cross-Border Paperless Trade and Role of a UN Treaty for Trade Digitalization Tahseen Khan Session 2: Digital Implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation-Lessons from Implementation Panel Discussion Points Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Session 3: Aligning Trade Facilitation with Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in Trade Facilitation for Agriculture, SMEs and Women Facilitating Safe Trade: Experiences and Lessons from STDF's Work Melvin Spreij Session 3: Aligning Trade Facilitation with Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in Trade Facilitation for Agriculture, SMEs and Women Aligning Trade Facilitation with Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in Trade Facilitation for Agriculture, SMEs, and Women Mohit Sippy Session 3: Aligning Trade Facilitation with Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in Trade Facilitation for Agriculture, SMEs and Women Online Marketplace for Smart Government Buyers Suresh Kumar Session 3: Aligning Trade Facilitation with Sustainable Development Goals: Good Practices in Trade Facilitation for Agriculture, SMEs and Women Panel Discussion Points Session 4: Facilitating Trade Finance fo Inclusive Growth: Bridging Gaps Through Technology Bridging Trade Finance Gaps Through Technology Kijin Kim Session 4: Facilitating Trade Finance fo Inclusive Growth: Bridging Gaps Through Technology What Technology Can (and Can't) Do for Inclusive Growth Emily Chin Session 4: Facilitating Trade Finance fo Inclusive Growth: Bridging Gaps Through Technology Panel Discussion Points Session 5: Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce: Emerging Innovations for Seamless Cross-Border Transactions Embracing the E-Commerce Revolution in Asia and the Pacific Jong Woo Kang Session 5: Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce: Emerging Innovations for Seamless Cross-Border Transactions An Introduction of Applying New Technologies to Intelligent Customs Guan Chengzhu Session 5: Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce: Emerging Innovations for Seamless Cross-Border Transactions Panel Discussion Points Session 6: APTFF Trade Facilitation Innovation Awards IPPC ePhyto Solution: Implementing the Generic ePhyto National System (GeNS) in the Asia Pacific region Craig Fedchock Session 6: APTFF Trade Facilitation Innovation Awards CoDEx: Container Digital Exchange J David Raja Session 6: APTFF Trade Facilitation Innovation Awards Enhancing Digital Connectivity for China-ASEAN Trade Leong Seng Loo Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. 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Event Coordinator/s Aleli Rosario Related Full Agenda ADB Organizer/s Economic Research and Development Impact Department Read Also PUBLICATION: Asia–Pacific Trade Facilitation Report 2019 PUBLICATION: ADB Briefs: 2019 Trade Finance Gaps, Growth, and Jobs Survey PUBLICATION: Trade Facilitation and Better Connectivity for an Inclusive Asia and Pacific PUBLICATION: Aid for Trade in Asia and the Pacific: Promoting Economic Diversification and Empowerment PUBLICATION: Asian Economic Integration Report 2018 Partner Organization/s UNESCAP Ministry of Commerce and Industry Confederation of Indian Industry Topics Industry and Trade Regional Cooperation and Integration